Finance Analyst - Optimisation
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About the role
Job Introduction
Finance Analyst – Optimisation
Job Introduction
Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for turning data into meaningful business insight? Do you enjoy working at the heart of strategic initiatives that drive performance, profitability and continuous improvement?
We are currently looking for a Finance Analyst – Optimisation to join our Finance team and play a key role in the delivery of our Business Optimisation Programme. Working closely with Commercial Excellence, Business Commercial teams and Finance colleagues across the business, you'll help shape and enhance commercial performance through robust reporting, insightful analysis and data-driven decision making
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile programme where your analysis and recommendations will directly influence business performance, support strategic initiatives and help deliver long-term value across the organisation
What You'll Be Doing
As the Finance Analyst – Optimisation, you'll lead the development of reporting and analytics that measure the success of key commercial optimisation initiatives and track performance against targeted returns
Key responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining insightful reporting that links commercial KPIs and performance metrics to financial outcomes
Delivering meaningful analysis that helps improve understanding of commercial performance, strengthens controls and supports better decision making across national and regional teams
Defining, validating and governing commercial KPIs, ensuring the integrity of data sources and the accuracy of benefits tracking and reporting
Partnering with Commercial Excellence and Finance stakeholders to identify opportunities, risks and performance improvement initiatives
Supporting the development of forecasting activities and performance benchmarking across commercial initiatives
Creating self-service reporting and analytical tools using systems such as Excel, SAP/BW and SAP Analytics to drive revenue and margin enhancement
Promoting best practice, automation opportunities and continuous improvement within commercial reporting processes
What We Are Looking For
We're looking for an analytical and commercially aware finance professional who thrives on solving complex business challenges through data, insight and collaboration.
You will ideally bring:
A strong finance background with analytical and accounting experience gained within a large, multi-site construction, manufacturing or similarly complex business environment
Part-qualified or qualified accountant status, or equivalent experience gained within a finance role
Excellent analytical and modelling skills with advanced capability in tools such as Excel, SAP/BW, SAP Analytics, Access/SQL and Anaplan
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
Experience delivering key management information and supporting business improvement initiatives through actionable insight
A proactive and results-driven approach, with the ability to manage priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise, analytical capability and commercial insight can make a genuine impact on business performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Tarmac
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
Ready to build your future?
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Tarmac Trading Limited
Tarmac
Salary
Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Frequency
Annual
Job Reference
tarmac/TP/115/7984
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
18 July, 2026
Job Category
Finance
Business Unit
Finance
Location
Solihull, United Kingdom
Posted on
3 July, 2026
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